Tertiary forestry education beyond 2020: the case for Malaysia


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Faridah-Hanum I., . and Salleh M. N., . Tertiary forestry education beyond 2020: the case for Malaysia. pp. 439-445. ISSN 0128-1283

Abstract

The development of human capital at the professional level beyond 2020 is needed to meet the expansion of the forestry sector in Malaysia. It takes care not only of biodiversity and the forest but also the good economic returns for the country. Professional foresters also manage the services provided by forest ecosystems for the daily sustenance of Malaysias population of about 32 million. The importance of forestry education in the country in relation to the nations needs and what is expected of professional foresters beyond 2020 are herein discussed.


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Abstract

The development of human capital at the professional level beyond 2020 is needed to meet the expansion of the forestry sector in Malaysia. It takes care not only of biodiversity and the forest but also the good economic returns for the country. Professional foresters also manage the services provided by forest ecosystems for the daily sustenance of Malaysias population of about 32 million. The importance of forestry education in the country in relation to the nations needs and what is expected of professional foresters beyond 2020 are herein discussed.

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Item Type: Article
AGROVOC Term: Forests
AGROVOC Term: Biodiversity
AGROVOC Term: Ecosystems
AGROVOC Term: Foresters
AGROVOC Term: Agricultural education
AGROVOC Term: academic organizations
AGROVOC Term: Professional services
AGROVOC Term: Agricultural services
AGROVOC Term: Timber
AGROVOC Term: forestry economics
Depositing User: Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 06:29
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/24755

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